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Rebecca NadgeActing editor

Rebecca Nadge returned to her home state to work for the Countryman in March 2026. After growing up in Albany, she worked in media across Australia and in New Zealand, including livestock editor for The Land in NSW and the ABC in Kununurra. She has previously worked as a pen rider in a cattle feedlot and is passionate about agriculture.

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CropLife Australia CEO Matthew Cossey.

APVMA FUNDINGPremiumFederal Government commits annual funding to APVMA

Industry has welcomed permanent government funding to the national pesticides and veterinary medicines regulator, but says it falls short of what is needed and the cost recovery method is flawed. 

Rebecca Nadge

WAFarmers president and Kojonup sheep farmer Steve McGuire.

Changing marketsPremiumConfidence loss highlighted in WA sheep industry report

An economic analysis underpinning WA’s transition away from live sheep exports has found the sector will require broad market changes, rather than simply rebuilding flock numbers. 

Rebecca Nadge

A new prototype cart for the H4 Reefinator allows fast, easy transport.

ROCKS GONEPremiumRocks Gone machine showcases further improvements

WA’s popular homegrown rock-crushing machine has undergone further improvements to make operations even easier for owners.

Rebecca Nadge

Dougie the Highland at Mini Vale Farm.

A HIGHLAND HELLOPremiumMini Vale Highlands to be on show at Gidge

The Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day will feature the launch of a local Highland cattle stud and regenerative agricultural enterprise, with Mini Vale Farm set to exhibit for the first time.

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Kirrily Donoghue, Kiadare Dexters and Miniature Galloways, Gidgengannup.

MINI CATTLEPremiumMiniature Galloways and Dexters on show at Gidgegannup

It was a desire to support their community and showcase what the local area had to offer that prompted Dave and Kirrily Donoghue to exhibit at the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Days this year

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Brownes Dairy in Balcatta.

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Industrial action continues for TWU members

Brownes Dairy and the Transport Workers Union have been called in for an urgent hearing at the Fair Work Commission after repeated bargaining agreements failed to secure a compromise over wages and conditions.

Georgia Campion and Rebecca Nadge

Mice in a roof bucket.

PERMIT DELAYSPremiumDelay to emergency bait permit criticised

While regulatory approval for double-strength mouse baits has been welcomed by industry, stakeholders say the lengthy wait was unacceptable and should have been prioritised.  

Rebecca Nadge and Sienna Seychell

Wild dogs are a major pest species affecting grazing industries across mainland Australia.

Dingo v wild dog investigationPremiumRecognised biosecurity groups determined to have a say

Recognised biosecurity groups say it’s crucial they are consulted as part of a State Government investigation into dingo classification and the use of lethal baits. 

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Merino Lifetime Productivity Project national manager Anne Ramsay, of Melbourne, with Pingelly MLP chair Brett Jones, of Dowerin, AWI's Geoff Linden and Pingelly MLP site manager Bronwyn Clarke, from Murdoch University.

MLP RESULTS DEEP DIVEPremiumRegister for the Merino Lifetime Productivity results

A 10-year industry project that collected more than two million data points will be presented at a seminar in WA next month. 

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Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud co-principal Michael Thompson.

APPEAL KNOCKED BACKPremiumFederal Court rules against live ex damages appeal

A WA pastoralist says a Federal Court ruling against the northern cattle industry’s appeal for additional compensation following the 2011 live export ban is a blow for farmers and the country as a whole.

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Case IH and New Holland has expanded its footprint in WA with the addition of a new dealership in Broome.

MACHINERY EXPANSIONPremiumCase IH and New Holland now available in Broome

A Broome dealership will now sell Case IH and New Holland farm machinery, marking the first time the brands have been available in the area. 

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Australian Wool Exchange CEO Charlie McElhone.

Wool declarationsPremiumWA growers encouraged to make submissions to NWD review

The Australian Wool Exchange says WA has the lowest levels of declared wool in the country, and growers may be missing out on premiums.

Rebecca Nadge